Kid Twist (rapper)
Alex Larsen (born July 29, 1986), who performs under the pseudonym Kid Twist, is a battle rapper and author. He is known for his humour, rebuttals and hairstyle.[1] He is from Toronto.[2] Kid Twist first gained notoriety in 2007, when he battled at the World Rap Championships. He was the first King of the Dot champion.[3] Kid Twist graduated from York University with a BA in creative writing and is working on the draft of his second novel.[1][2] He co-wrote the loosely autobiographical[4] film Bodied, from director Joseph Kahn and producer Eminem, which premiered at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival. At the festival, it won the People's Choice Award: Midnight Madness[5]. In January 2018, it was acquired by YouTube for a theatrical release and distribution [6].
References
- ^ a b "https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonoberholtzer/2011/09/22/behind-the-scenes-at-world-domination-ii-part-one/2/
- ^ a b "http://www.themarknews.com/authors/861-alex-larsen Archived 2012-09-18 at archive.today
- ^ "http://arts.nationalpost.com/2010/06/29/hip-hop-week-king-of-the-dot-reigns-supreme/ Archived 2012-07-13 at archive.today
- ^ https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7965663/alex-larsen-kid-twist-rap-battle-legend-bodied-screenwriter
- ^ https://www.screendaily.com/news/three-billboards-outside-ebbing-missouri-wins-toronto-audience-award/5122434.article
- ^ https://www.slashfilm.com/bodied-distributor/
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